5 MW Solar operating in Chowan, NC — PJM Interconnection, LLC
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.2761, -76.6467
County
Chowan, NC
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Greenbacker Renewable Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ryland Road Solar is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Chowan County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned and operated by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation. The facility utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. Ryland Road Solar is connected to the PJM Interconnection grid, operating within the balancing authority of PJM Interconnection, LLC and the NERC Southeast Electric Reliability Council (SERC) region.
In its most recent year of operation, Ryland Road Solar generated 8,388 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 19.1%. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN). In terms of size, Ryland Road Solar is ranked as the 498th largest solar plant in North Carolina out of 770, and the 3018th largest in the United States out of 7108. The plant consists of a single generator.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
578 MWh
Latest Month
8.4K MWh
Annual Generation
19.1%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
DOMINION HUB
Node Source
Plant coordinates only